Ok, yes, so that is a difference too. They also had a different wiring harness, key switch. I'm sure we can find other small differences but for all practical purposes they are the same machine. :beerchug:


I agree with keeping both machines too.

get the 1811...so much better. i love the purr of a Magnum 18 twin over the ping pang boom bang of a single cylinder in a quiet line tractor. tho you take all the tin work off and iso mounts they are quiet too. lol

Keep both! Single cylinder QL for toting a cart, sweeping the lawn, etc. 1811 for mowing, blowing, blading, etc.

That being said, if it was one and ONLY one, it's have to be the 1811 without question. SOLID machine, loved the ones I had and they are among the few I regret getting rid of. Enjoy whatever you do :beerchug:

Thanks for clearing that up, Todd! Xtreme also sells a rear hitch plate if you can't find one from a cyclops.

Sorry, Jon! Wasn't trying nit pick, just educate others and learn more myself. :beerchug:

Hands down...get the 1811. If it had power steering, the 1811/12 might arguably just be the best Cub ever made.

Wow! Looks like just about all of you like the 1811 better. My concerns are: is it a way more complicated machine? Can I repair it as easy as my 1250? Are parts as readily available? I had a 1050 that was impossible to find anything for like motor mounts and the engine snubbers. I finally had to fabricate something after countless days of searching. Also are the aluminum rears as good as my cast iron one?
Also I have no idea of what these go for in this condition. I only have experience with the 149's and the Quietlines. What I use this for is mowing about an acre and also pulling an Agri-Fab vacuum in the fall as well as pull the aerator. This is kept at my Mom's house to take care of her yard.
I use a 109 on my small yard and also use the 1250 at Moms, plus in the middle of restoring my Dads 149.
What should I pay for something like this???
Thanks for all your input!!

This 1811 is what started my fever. My grandfather bought it new in '88. My Dad and I gave it to my cousin who lives on a mountain in Linden a few weeks ago. This is a couple weeks ago. Since then he has made some weights. He also pulled the tins on the left side to lube the starter. The starter is about the worst part on the tractor to change. If all of the bolts that hold the rear to the frame are kept tight, they don't have any problems. Check the front mounts before you buy!
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As for price, if I owned the one you posted and it was as nice inside as out, I would ask $1000 and take no less than $800. That's DC metro area prices. I didn't Google to see exactly where you are.

The 1811's are very nice tractors to use , I have two myself. Twin cylinder , three turn steering, smooth power.

I would be concerned about maintenance on the engine and how many hrs. are on the engine. I wonder why they cut a hole in the left side side panel ?? I thought it was to get to the fuel shutoff , but the hole looks to far forward for that.

IMO , the price is way to high. I gave $350 & $400 for the two I have , and they are pretty nice.I seen an 1810 listed the other day up by you with 1100 hrs for$200. It wasn't on there for very long at all.

It is a sharp looking tractor w/a sharp looking deck.

Sorry I thought that your location was MD not MO. How about the link that shows the hole in the left side.

I'm thinking the 1862 would be a step closer to an 1811 w/ ps. 1864 had a different engine I think.